According to a survey released last week by the online real estate site, Trulia, it's more affordable to buy a home than it is to rent in most US metro areas, including Atlanta. Here's what Atlanta area real estate expert John Adams had to say about the recent report: Last week, online real estate site TRULIA released a survey ... (Read more)
1606 Belle Isle Circle has it all! Located in the social and friendly Briarcliff Heights neighborhood, you can have updates, space, location and price! Move right in and start enjoying the multiple living spaces, a true laundry room, updated fixtures, hardwoods throughout, new windows, and established landscaping. The sleek kitchen has stainless steel appliances and opens to the family room and breakfast area. Even with a big crowd at the house, this ... (Read more)
This is your last chance to let Atlanta Public School officials know what you think about the redistricting proposal. You can send your comments to apsredistricting@atlantapublicschools.us. After considering public comments, APS Superintendent Erroll B. Davis, Jr. plans to post a revised proposal on the APS website on Friday, March 30. He will then accept responses to his new plan, with a final recommendation to be made to the Atlanta School Board on April 9. The board ... (Read more)
What a great house in this top notch Decatur neighborhood! 2222 Leafmore Drive, Decatur, GA 30033 on a basement has the updates and lot that you didn’t think you’d find at this price. You will know you are home when you walk into the huge light filled living room & see the gleaming hardwood floors. Cook dinner in your knock out kitchen that has new cabinets with soft close drawers, granite countertops, & stainless ... (Read more)
1194 Greenleaf Road in East Atlanta Village has been freshly renovated and has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. It's ready for you to move right in and start enjoying entertaining in the open floor plan! Cook in your new kitchen that features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Wake up in your master suite with brand new bath that includes a double vanity. Sip coffee on your front porch and enjoy the ... (Read more)
We keep hearing about the new iPad 3 that will be available on March 16th. So, if you're one of the lucky ones to actually get your new iPad, you can easily search for homes online using some of the popular iPad applications. Browse homes for sale or see what's for sale in your neighborhood. You can even get information on homes for sale while you're driving around the neighborhood of your dreams. Here are a few of the most ... (Read more)
Could we possibly see the short sale process speed up? If Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Scott Brown (R-Massachusetts), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) get their way, that just might happen. The bill, known as the Prompt Notification of Short Sale Act, addresses the issue of short sales timelines and was proposed on February 17. A short sale is a real estate transaction where the homeowner sells the property for less than the unpaid balance with the lender’s approval. The bill will require ... (Read more)
Not sure what to do with your old cell phones, laptops, batteries, and other electronics? Bring it all to the Spring Electronics Recycling Day on Saturday, March 17th. It will be held from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Decatur Public Works located at 2635 Talley Street, Decatur. Don't throw your electronics in the trash. Recycle them! For more details on what can be recycled, click here: http://www.decaturga.com/index.aspx?page=138
Many home buyers have been closely following the Atlanta Public School's potential redistricting. Quite a few buyers desire to be in a certain school district and are concerned that their district may change in the near future. Yesterday, the Superintendent released his recommendation, which included NO BOUNDARY CHANGES. This is the Superintendent's recommendation, so it is not final outcome. It looks like we are getting closer to the final outcome though. Superintendent Davis' Preliminary Redistricting & Closure Recommendations, posted last night, ... (Read more)
According to the National Association of Realtors article, the Pending Home Sales Index rose 2.0% to it's highest level since the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit in April 2010. I'm not surprised to hear this. We are seeing lots of buyer in the market and good properties going quickly. The article is below: Pending home sales are on an upward trend, which has been uneven but meaningful since reaching a cyclical low ... (Read more)
